Viral videos of electric rocks
Category: Science
Think a rock can light a bulb? I debunk viral Congo electric rocks videos, trace the BBC provenance, show how hidden batteries and closed circuits create the spark, explain why no rocks act as free batteries, correct lithium and vibranium myths, and answer can rocks produce electricity.
Rolly's Take
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